In Which Order Will the Nurse Perform the Following Actions

question 27

Multiple Choice

In which order will the nurse perform the following actions when caring for a patient with possible C5 spinal cord trauma who is admitted to the emergency department? (Put a comma and a space between each answer choice [A,B,C,D,E].)

• A) Infuse normal saline at 150 mL/hr.
• B) Monitor cardiac rhythm and blood pressure.
• C) Administer O₂ using a non-rebreather mask.
• D) Immobilize the patient's head, neck, and spine.
• E) Transfer the patient to radiology for spinal computed tomography (CT).

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